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The D.C. Comedy All Stars performed in the Tavern as part of Eagle Nights and Artemas Ward Week.

Ward week brings 'revolution' to AU

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The Student Government is "starting a revolution" with their annual Artemas Ward Week, which began with former Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta speaking at Kay Spiritual Life Center Monday and will close with an afternoon of food and fun on the quad Friday.

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The silent debate following Katrina

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One year has passed since Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast and left thousands dead, homeless and financially ruined. In the days following the destruction of the levees, we all watched as our government left American citizens to die in the streets of New Orleans.

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Campus brief: University College program celebrates start of second year

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University College entered its second year as a pilot program at AU this fall. University College, which requires a separate application, "is a unique and challenging first-year academic experience that combines class work with residence life and exciting opportunities for supervised learning activities in Washington, D.

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Fenty edges past Cropp to win D.C. mayoral primary

Ward 4 D.C. City Council member Adrian Fenty won the Democratic nomination for mayor in Tuesday's primary election. Fenty won 57 percent of the vote against Council Chair Linda Cropp and five other challengers with nearly all precincts reporting, according to an unofficial summary posted on the D.


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Sports

Men's soccer misses its mark in final minutes

The AU men's soccer team suffered a frustrating loss on Wednesday, falling to George Washington University 2-1 and dropping to 3-4 on the season. The Eagles had the first chance to score early on when sophomore JP Kuykendall aimed an 18-yarder to the right corner of the net.


The Rock gets a feel for teamwork as a football coach at a juvenile detention center, while Xzibit pimps their attitudes.
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'Gridiron Gang' warms hearts but bores brains

To all those who have stayed up at night watching inspirational documentaries, you may have heard of "Gridiron Gang." This made-for-TV film follows a dedicated football coach as he attempts to instill self-efficacy in a group of inmates at a juvenile detention center by creating a team.



Peri focused on the effect of the Israeli-Lebanon conflict on civilian trust.
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Professor describes Israeli public distrust of leaders

Only hours after an attack on the American embassy in Damascus and a day after the five-year anniversary of Sept. 11, Yoram Peri's Tuesday night lecture on "Lessons from the Israel-Lebanon War" addressed the complicated international relations of the modern era.


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An International Show

September Concerts took place all over the world on this past Sept. 11 to recognize the fifth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, not just here at AU. Besides the venues across both coasts of the United States, concerts were also held throughout Japan, Europe and even Ghana.


Christina Gonzalez goes in for a shot yesterday against Georgetown.
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Women's soccer shut out for second straight time; dropped by Georgetown 2-0

The AU women's soccer team lost their second game in a row on Wednesday afternoon, falling to Georgetown 2-0. It is the second consecutive game in which the Eagles have been shut out, following a four-game winning streak to start the season. At the start of the game, the Eagles defense played very strong, holding the Georgetown offense in check.


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Opinion

Hats off to SUB for starting off right

Simply put, SUB is doing a fantastic job. This year's SUB staff have already accomplished more in three weeks than last year's staff accomplished all year. We've already had Ted Leo and Phantom Planet and can look forward to Ben Folds coming in November. Though the acts might not appeal to every AU student, they certainly draw wider audiences than the Roots and completely forgettable Tavern shows did in years past.



Emergency vehicles crowd Tenley after a Metro fire on Tuesday.
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Fires on Metro tracks slow red line traffic

Two small fires on a rail track near the Tenleytown-AU Metro station caused delays on the red line for more than an hour Tuesday evening. The fires, which both occurred on the Glenmont-bound tracks, were spontaneous, quick-burning fires often referred to as flashovers, according to Metro spokesperson Steven Taubenkibel.


Zach Braff's latest may leave viewers wishing he had just stuck to writing a sequel to 'Garden State.'
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New romantic comedy sadly a 'Braff'-able effort

It's hard being a white male who is approaching the age of 30. Well, maybe not, but at least that's what the makers of "The Last Kiss" would like the viewer to believe. In fact, it's the main basis behind the characters and their plight. Written by Paul Haggis, the writer behind "Crash" and "Million Dollar Baby," and based on the 5-year-old Italian film "L'Ultimo Bacio," the film plays like a movie for guys who want to be in touch with their feelings but don't know how.


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Campus calendar

Thursday, Sept. 14 Constitution Day 3-5 p.m., Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center "Checks and Balances: Classified Information Versus the Public's Right to Know" will feature Phil Brenner, School of International Service professor, and Thomas Blanton, executive director for the National Security Archives.


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Swimmers, divers excel in class

AU's swimmers and divers rank among the top in the country for their academics and are receiving recognition in the Patriot League for their achievements. "'If you fly with the owls at night, you can't soar with the eagles at dawn,'" said Meghan Thiel, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, quoting AU swimming and diving head coach Mark Davin.


Juniors Kathy Rizzo and Charlie Caffrey study in the Davenport Lounge while drinking from new environmentally safe cups.
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Davenport offers eco-friendly cups, new 'caf?'

The Davenport Lounge continues down the green, progressive track this year with new, environmentally friendly cups and the opening of a weekly Conversation Caf? feature. "Conversation Caf?s are drop-in community conversations in public places such as caf?s, bookstores or community centers," according to a press release sent by Sonja Hetrick, the Davenport's Conversation Caf? organizer.


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Opinion

Correction

In a Sept. 11 article titled "9/11 Unity Walk joins different faiths, cultures," it was incorrectly stated that Professor Akbar Ahmed was recently nominated by his native country of Pakistan to be Secretary General of the United Nations. Ahmed's nomination is not official and at this point it "is merely rumors and newpaper reports," according to Ahmed.


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Free ticket giveaway

"In the Continuum" Thursday, Sept. 21, 4:30 p.m. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company 641 D St. N.W. Metro TeenAIDS, a D.C. non-profit that supports young people in the fight against HIV and AIDS, is offering Eagle readers 10 free tickets to next week's performance of "In the Continuum" at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.


SUB and WVAU brought Ted Leo and the Pharmacists to the Tavern last Thursday.
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SUB fall shows draw positive student response

The Student Union Board kicked off the year with two successful concerts and the announcement that Ben Folds is coming to campus in November, showing the effort of SUB director George Eveleth to change the negative reputation of an organization that garnered widespread criticism last year.



Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.


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